Bank Clinical Vascular Scientist

Integrated Care System; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Brighton seeks a motivated Clinical Vascular Scientist. You will perform and report diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations and provide clinical support. Applicants must hold accredited status and possess excellent communication skills. The role promotes diversity and a supportive work environment, emphasizing the well-being of both staff and patients.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Current holder of The College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science (CSVS) Accredited Vascular Scientist status.
• Ability to reflect and appraise own performance.
• Commitment to treating individuals with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations independently.
• Ensure accurate storage of reports in information systems.
• Analyse clinical requests and select appropriate tests.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching ability

Relationship building

Education

Accredited Vascular Scientist status

HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist (Vascular)

Tools

PACS systems

Computer skills

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Bank Clinical Vascular Scientist

The closing date is 27 August 2025

An opportunity has arisen within the Vascular Assessment Unit (VAU) at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a motivated and dedicated Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our team of eight qualified vascular scientists, two trainee vascular scientists and our administration team. This bank post involves cross-site working covering ourhub site based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, as well as Worthing, Southlands, Princess Royal and Eastbourne hospitals.

Main duties of the job

The role assumes a high degree of autonomy and independence to undertake and report on a full range of specialist vascular science diagnostic investigations. The role also provides clinical scientific support to healthcare professionals, such as vascular surgery and other specialties, and carries out other duties in line with the full job description.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Scientific:

• Independently (unsupervised) perform, interpret and accurately report specialist diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations (this may require concentration during busy environments with many distractions) to enable appropriate and timely clinical decision-making

Ensure reports are saved onto the appropriate information storage systems, such as PACS, adhering to appropriate information governance

Recognise when the test is sub-optimal, using alternative methods to obtain accurate results, and modify examinations depending on findings using skills and knowledge obtained through experience

Seek a second opinion from colleagues when necessary and provide a second opinion for other members of the team

Report urgently or routinely to the referring clinician depending on the findings

Analyse requests from clinicians, select appropriate tests and prioritise them according to clinical need and resources available

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Scientific:

• Independently (unsupervised) perform, interpret and accurately report specialist diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations (this may require concentration during busy environments with many distractions) to enable appropriate and timely clinical decision-making

• Ensure reports are saved onto the appropriate information storage systems, such as PACS, adhering to appropriate information governance

• Recognise when the test is sub-optimal, using alternative methods to obtain accurate results, and modify examinations depending on findings using skills and knowledge obtained through experience

• Seek a second opinion from colleagues when necessary and provide a second opinion for other members of the team

• Report urgently or routinely to the referring clinician depending on the findings

• Analyse requests from clinicians, select appropriate tests and prioritise them according to clinical need and resources available

Please see Job Description for more detailed information

Person Specification

Person Specification

• Current holder of The College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science (CSVS) Accredited Vascular Scientist status
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Excellent computer and administration skills
• Willingness to teach and train others
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect, appropriate to their individual needs.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with patients, carers, administrators, healthcare professionals, managers etc.
• Able to reflect and appraise own performance
• HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist (Vascular)

Equality Diversity Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)